“And whatever good you put forward for yourselves — you will find it with Allah.”
(Qur’an 2:110)
ISF provides zakat collection, local community assistance, and hardship support in accordance with Islamic principles of compassion, dignity, and responsibility.
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Requests for assistance are handled with dignity, respect, and confidentiality.
Requests are reviewed respectfully and confidentially by the Imam and/or Zakat committee.
ISF aims to support individuals and families in a manner rooted in:
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an obligation upon eligible Muslims who meet the required financial threshold (nisāb).
It is an act of worship that purifies wealth, supports those in need, and strengthens the community through compassion and responsibility.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase.” (Qur’an 9:103)
At ISF, zakat funds are distributed with care, confidentiality, and attention to local community needs whenever possible.
Zakat al-Fitr is a charitable obligation associated with the month of Ramadan and is due before the Eid prayer.
It is intended to:
ISF collects and distributes Zakat al-Fitr according to Islamic guidelines before Eid prayer.
Sadaqah is voluntary charity given beyond obligatory zakat.
Sadaqah may include:
Islam encourages ongoing charity and caring for others throughout the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Sahih Muslim)
The Qur’an identifies categories of individuals eligible to receive zakat in Qur’an 9:60.
This includes support for:
ISF reviews requests respectfully and carefully according to Islamic principles and local community needs.
ISF may provide support for qualifying individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Support categories may include:
Whenever possible, ISF prioritizes supporting local community needs.
ISF accepts zakat and charitable donations through multiple methods.
When donating, donors are encouraged to specify:
ISF currently provides:
If you or someone you know is experiencing hardship and may need assistance, please contact ISF privately.
At this time, assistance requests are coordinated directly through ISF phone and email.
